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9:15

South Africans have serious trust issues - Trust...

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/25

TRUST BAROMETER Edelman’s Trust Barometer has revealed that trust is South Africa has risen for all institutions. The barometer says that NGO’s lead by (60%), over business which is at (58%), not surprising is that government is the least trusted institution at (21%). For more on this, we are joined on the line by…..Jordan Rittenberry, Chief Executive Officer Edelman Africa

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6:21

ANC KZN Mayors in court update

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/25

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal is calling for specialised courts to deal with political related cases in the province. Two ANC mayors are currently facing charges ranging from murder to conspiracy to commit murder in relation to the killing of ANC members and leaders. Speaking outside the Emadadeni magistrate court in northern KwaZulu-Natal, provincial spokesperson of the ANC - Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu - said they understand the court rolls are full. Guest: SABC reporter Nonkululeko Hlophe

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7:25

Nene's son instrumental in facilitating a...

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/25

Former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene's son was instrumental in facilitating a controversial investment deal between the Public Investment Company and a Mozambican oil refinery. This was revealed by an executive head of impact investing, Rouith Rajdhar in evidence before the commission of enquiry into allegations of impropriety in the PIC . He says a multi -million Rand Mozambican oil deal was pushed by senior executives and highly connected facilitators at the PIC.

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4:15

ANC KZN Mayors in court

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/25

It was a hive of activity outside the uMzimkhulu magistrates court in southern KwaZulu-Natal earlier today as four suspects accused of the murder of former ANCYL Secretary General Sindiso Magaqa began their bail application. Among the accused is Harry Gwala District Mayor Mluleki Ndobe and uMzimkhulu municipal manager, Guest: SABC reporter Vusi Makhosini

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9:15

World Water Day

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/22

World Water Day is an annual UN observance day that highlights the importance of freshwater. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Dr Kevin Winter from Future Water Institute at the University of Cape Town says when it comes our water the outlook is not good adding that unless there is significant action by 2030, there will be a projected 17% shortage in water supply.Guest: Dr Kevin Winter - Future Water Institute at the University of Cape Town

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10:37

Mbalula at the State Capture inquiry

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/22

The commission of inquiry into state capture head testimony from former Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula today. Mbalula said, among other things, when he stood up in an African National Congress (ANC) national executive committee (NEC) meeting in 2011 detailing his frustrations with the Gupta family, none of the party top brass in the meeting, including former president Jacob Zuma, supported him or indicated a willingness to deal with the controversial family's influence over the State.Guest: Ralph

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6:58

SA Ranked the Unhealthiest country in the world

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/22

A new global health ranking has identified the world's healthiest - and most unhealthy - countries in 2019.The Indigo Wellness Index is one of the most comprehensive to date, covering 191 countries across the globe.South Africa was ranked the unhealthiest country on earth, while Canada came out on top as the most healthy country.Guest: Prof Sue Goldstein - Deputy director Priceless SA

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9:35

Life Esidimeni

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/22

Some family members of the former Life Esidimeni mentally-ill patients are at the offices of Gauteng Premier David Makhura in Johannesburg to demand answers on when they'll receive their financial compensation. They received a message last night informing them they'll no longer receive the money today as the provincial government had promised, due to a technical glitch. Guest: Thabo Masebe, spokesperson for the Gauteng Provincial government

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10:36

Travel insurance during holidays

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/22

As we approach the Easter holiday period many people will be traveling abroad for a bit of a break. We often remember to pack our suitcases full to capacity and so on, but then what about the travel insurance? What happens if you get sick in another country? How will you pay for the hefty bills?Guest: Damian Mchugh - Executive Head at Mementum Health

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7:44

Mbalula at the State Capture Commisson

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/22

The Commission of Inquiry into State Capture has adjourned for the day where former Sports minister Fikile Mbabula denied being inconsistent when he told former public protector Thuli Madonsela that it was former president Jacob Zuma who had contacted him about his appointment as minister.Guest: SABC reporter, Noma Bolani

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13:57

Mozambique humanitarian crisis

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/22

The United Nation has confirmed that 500 people are now known to have died as a result of Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. Nearly two-million have been affected by the storm and the floods it caused. As always our own Gift of the Givers is in action whenever disaster strikes. For an update on this and the challenges they are facing, Guest: Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder of Gift of the Givers

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5:53

COSATU handed over a memorandum to the Mogalakwena...

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/20

COSATU in Limpopo has handed over a memorandum to the Mogalakwena local municipality on alleged corruption and nepotism in the recruitment of workers. Mogalakwena is among 12 municipalities in Limpopo that illegally invested money with the now liquidated VBS mutual bank. To hear what Cosatu’s concerns are,Guest: Gerald Twala, Cosatu’s Provincial Secretary in Limpopo

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9:08

Eighty-seven Teach Ambassador graduates will soon use...

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/19

Eighty-seven Teach Ambassador graduates will soon use their skills to improve the performance of maths, science and English pupils in schools across the country. Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga congratulated the teachers during a graduation ceremony at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg at the weekend.Through the department’s partnership with Teacher Education and Curriculum Help South Africa (TeachSA), the teachers completed an intensive training programme. It was established

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6:48

The Copyright Amendment Bill

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/19

A coalition of artists, writers and publishers has written to Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies to challenge the Copyright Amendment Bill, due to be adopted by the National Council of Provinces on Wednesday. The coalition comprises writers, book and music publishers, film directors, producers, musicians, performing artists, film and television workers, content creators and business people.The Copyright Amendment Bill seeks to update South Africa's four-decade-old copyright law.Guest: Rehad

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12:20

Cheryl Zondi has decided to testify yet again in the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/19

Cheryl Zondi has decided to testify yet again in the rape trial of Pastor Timothy Omotoso, following the recusal of judge Mandela Makaula. Zondi made the announcement at a press briefing in Johannesburg. She said that despite the fact that she is going to have to re-live the trauma of testifying, she is more determined than ever to see the case through. On Friday, Judge Makaula officially recused himself, after it emerged that his wife owned the guesthouse where state witnesses in the case stayed

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8:59

Have a vested interest in rhino remaining endangered

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/19

Dr Peter Oberhem has written an article saying that those who are opposed to legal rhino horn trading either do not understand the realities of rhino conservation, or have a vested interest in rhino remaining endangered. As we all know that this has been an issue that the country has been battling with for many years as the poaching continues. Guest: Mr Pelham Jones who is chairman of the Private Rhino Owners Association

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7:53

The failure by the government to move on the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/18

The failure by the government to move on the establishment of a franchise ombud is a “huge bone of contention”. That’s according to Franchise Association of SA. Less than one-fifth of franchise companies were registered with the industry body and moves to bring them into the fold had come to naught despite efforts in the past three years or more to do so.This means small investors who sink their savings into a franchise have few places to turn to if they get a raw deal. Guest: Vera Valasis -

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9:56

#Eskom - South Africa can expect severe power cuts...

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/18

South Africa can expect severe power cuts until Wednesday as none of the myriad technical problems confronting Eskom has an immediate fix, this is according to Eskom. Eskom imposed power cuts last week at stage 1 and 2, escalating it to stage 4 at the weekend. On Thursday, Eskom stated the power cuts were due to a Guest: Adil Nchabeleng - Energy expert

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6:09

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal says it does not rule out...

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/18

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal says it does not rule out the possibility of removing its mayor who has been arrested in connection with the murder of former ANC Youth League secretary-general - Sindiso Magaqa - in 2017. The mayor from a municipality in southern KwaZulu-Natal was arrested yesterday by the police's National Task Team investigating political killings in the province. Seeing that the elections are not so far, what impact is this likely to have on the campaign trail seeing it is ANC members

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9:53

Drama in Pretoria after President Cyril Ramaphosa got...

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/18

There was drama in Pretoria today after President Cyril Ramaphosa got a taste of what train commuters go through on a daily bases. Incidents of delays, packed cabins and broken windows when the president took a train as part of the ANC's election campaign. It caused a delay to the arrival of ANC deputy president David Mabuza on his election campaign trail. He was meant to take a train from Atteridgeville to Bosman station to interact with commuters on an ANC election campaign drive. To get a

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